Berkshire Athenaeum College Meet and Greet Event

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Join the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, for a College Meet and Greet with Essay Writing Tips on Dec. 9, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 
 
Representatives from Williams College and Berkshire Community College will be on site to share information and answer questions. Learn what each school has to offer and how to start applying.
 
Michael Byrns, Admission Counselor at Williams College, will provide some insight on how to write a successful college essay and how to think about the storytelling components of the
college application.
 
Light refreshments and a presentation from Berkshire Community College (BCC) will start at 1:00 p.m. The Williams College with essay writing tips presentation will start at 1:30 p.m. This event meets in the auditorium. No registration is required. Prospective students and their families are welcome.
 
"We are really excited to have BCC and Williams come talk to people who want to learn more about applying to their schools. We want prospective students to be informed and to help them make the best decision for their individual situations", said Vanessa Justice, young adult librarian.
 

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Kwanzaa Celebration Set Saturday in Pittsfield

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Women of Color Giving Circle and the Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program will present their annual community Kwanzaa celebration at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First St.
 
Kwanzaa is a non-religious celebration held Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. The holiday celebrates African and African American culture, with an emphasis on seven principles geared toward uplift and empowerment.  
 
The program, which will be held in the Zion Common Room, will include a youth panel discussion on the topic, "Where do we go from here," featuring Roos Bajnath, Brian Annor-Bash, Ronny Brizan, Patrick Gordon, Olivia Nda, Sadiya Quetti, and Gloria Williams.  
 
The evening's performances will include a special guest, jazz and blues singer Samirah Evans; selections from Abby Percy and James Ryan; and an African dance and drum presentation led by Noel Staples-Freeman.  
 
There is a suggested fee of $20 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Also, Kwanzaa-themed T-shirts will be on sale for $25-$35. 
 
For more information, contact Shirley Edgerton at 413-496-4602.  
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